Nineteen Group launches ESS Asia as part of inaugural Safety & Security Asia exhibition

Nineteen Group, the UK’s fastest-growing exhibition organiser, has announced the expansion of its multi-award winning event, The Emergency Services Show, alongside The Safety & Security Event Series, into the APAC region, and located in Singapore.

Featuring The Emergency Services Show, The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event and The Health & Safety Event, this collection of events will form Safety & Security Asia and is set to become APAC’s largest event series dedicated to the safety and security of people, places and assets.

Nineteen Group has also opened a dedicated office in Singapore to support the expansion of Safety & Security Asia into the APAC region.

The Emergency Services Show has earned acclaim for its ability to bring together thousands of key stakeholders from across the emergency services sector. The Safety & Security Event Series is the Europe’s largest gathering of industry leaders from security, fire safety and health & safety. Collectively, the shows boast over 1,500 exhibitors and +58,000 visitors in their European editions. Building on this success, the inaugural Asia-Pacific edition is scheduled to take place from 11-13 November 2025, at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

“We are delighted to introduce Safety & Security Asia to Singapore, reaffirming our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the global safety and security community. With esteemed partners like the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau on board, we are confident that the debut edition will serve as a catalyst for advancing safety and security standards across the Asia-Pacific region.”

Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group.

The Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau were part of the series’ official launch during an opening ceremony on 30 April at The Safety & Security Event Series, which takes place from 30 April to 2 May at the NEC Birmingham, highlighting the strategic importance of the event for the region.

“We are delighted to welcome Nineteen’s Safety & Security Asia to Singapore,” said Poh Chi Chuan, Executive Director, Exhibitions & Conferences, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau (SECB).

“This partnership underscores SECB’s unwavering commitment to support like-minded event organisers to seize growth opportunities in this dynamic region. Singapore’s strategic position as a Global-Asia node for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) and business activities connects MICE organisers and attendees to global and regional leaders, ensuring that every business and leisure interaction paves the way for positive impact and long-lasting connections. With Nineteen Group’s confidence in Singapore’s leading position as a MICE destination in Asia, we are confident of working closely together to grow its portfolio and further add vibrancy to Singapore’s exhibitions and conferences calendar.”

David Holden, Managing Director – Emergency Services, Nineteen Group, expressed confidence in the series’ prospects in Singapore, building on the success of the European editions.

“Over the past 18 years we have witnessed tremendous success with The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show in Europe, and we are excited to bring this momentum to Singapore, as part of Safety & Security Asia. Building on our expertise in the sector and by working with key stakeholders, we believe that the Asia-Pacific edition of ESS will play an equally significant role in improving emergency response in the region.”

For more information and to register for the Safety & Security Asia in Singapore, click here.